I wanted to try writing down how demons act in a regular basis. Main demons here will be Alice, Belial, Nebiros and Botis. There are some mentions of Bifron and Amaterasu, but not much character was installed in them sorry. ;n;

Anyways, the summary...

Alice and co. are trying to find a new friend. Supposedly they were going to take young Yamato and kill him... But because they didn't understand Bifrons' message (time frame of birth), they got side-turned and found the young MC.

I do not own Devil survivor 2 and any of its characters. ^^

Alice and Her Game

"Could you please die for me?"

-Alice, Shin Megami Tensei

Alice and the arrival of the Child's Birth

"Hi Miss Alice." A female quoted, staring at a doll with a simple blue dress and blonde hair. Having pale skin and human like exterior, the doll's features looked lifelike yet surreal. Supposedly, this was what her husband bought for their baby girl, but Fate wanted to play with them. Having conceived a baby boy, she didn't want her husband's doll go to waste. Thus, she placed the doll on the baby's room while they were gone.

What kind of dream do you want?

The doll's glassy blue eyes stare right at the pen, sitting on a children's chair as if a guardian for her soon to arrive baby. Right now, her baby is still in the hospital with the family doctor. Distributing birth announcements to all his and her friends and family is her husband's job. While she handles paperwork with the insurance company as well as the baby's room in the house. It will probably be by tomorrow that her child can stay in this area. Moving to the small cabinet on the side, she noticed the vase containing crystal clear marbles. Having a faint blue color, she picked one up and sighed. 'I wish my baby will have eyes as blue as these marbles.'

Are you fascinated with it?

"Well… I'm assigning you as his guardian if that's all right with you, Alice?" The mother mentioned. Placing the marble back at the empty vase, she wondered if Alice is also excited to meet her child. With a smile plastered on her face, the doll remained motionless. The mother shook her head, knowing that it was inanimate. The female took a stuff toy from one of the cabinet, gently placing a small rabbit on the side of the child's crib. "See you later."

Or are you fascinated with the eventual disaster?

As the woman turned the lights off and closed the door, the room illuminated with the faint moonlight. However, Alice's eyes turned to the direction of the door. Moving her head slowly, a smile formed on the Alice's face. Eyes glowing neon yellow, she giggled. "This'll be fun~"

A disaster filled with lament and regret?

Alice and the Sleeping Child

"You sure this is a great idea, Uncle Red?" Alice looks at the baby pen with the sleeping baby boy. The baby had jet-black hair and relatively fair skin. Clothed in white fluffy bunny suit, the baby had his mouth in a small shape of an 'o'. Knowing that the parents of the kid are having their 'fun' moment, Alice decides to roam around the room. Turning bored after realizing that most of the objects were harmless (Dolls, books, crayons, paper and lots of fabric.)

To whom should love go to?

"Yes, Alice. This child of man is worthy of being your friend." A red reptile-humanoid entity called Uncle Red answered. Holding a trident, the demon looked at the crib and threw a stuff toy rabbit inside. "However, you must be patient. The child is still too young to play with you."

A child casted away,

"I sense unlimited potential in the boy…. Belial." A tall figure with an orange cloak asked. Appearing from nowhere, the entity also stood in one side of the crib, his charcoal black hands gripping on the crib handle. The entity looked up at his associate, a face pure white with black outlines noticeable in the dark. Squinting his eyes at Uncle Red, now known as Belial, the unknown entity's golden eyes glinted in the dim darkness. "Would you mind telling me where you have come across with this information?"

A child lamented for a natural err,
"I understand your concern Nebiros, but rest assured that I have heard it from a convenient source." Belial replied. Checking the female entity's action against the boy, Belial hopes Alice would not kill the child before he reached his full capacity. It would do no good if he were to die young and unripe. Fortunately, Alice was only poking the small nubs on the child's suit. Under close scrutiny, the suit's additional accessories were useless on battle. "It is from the Earl Bifron that a child with strong potential will be born. However, I had doubts whether we would find the golden child, especially when Bifrons' master is on the look-out for the child as well."

A child destined to die,

"I see. Then we must thank him later when we return to Hell." Nebiros nods to himself. Walking away from the center of the room. Alice stopped with her poking, noticing that one of her companions were going somewhere. "You heading back already, Uncle Black? You just got here."

A child forgotten,

"We must all head back. Remember, we have many things to do in Hell. But do not worry; the child will be safe as long as he is not in the right age." The entity explained, hoping Alice will respond positively. Alice puffed her cheeks, but nodded in understanding. "Let us go then."

Or a child who asks?

While both male entities left, Alice turned back to look at the child. Touching his cheek, Alice purred with an evil smile. "I'll be back okay? Hiro Kageyama~"

Alice and the Placid Child

"…" The black-haired child blinked. Wearing a black-and-white striped hoodie, the six-year-old child scanned the three entities in front of him with blank sapphire blue eyes. The little girl giggled, making the young male focus his attention towards her and inquired. "Who are you?"

A curious problem I certainly have…

"I'm Alice and you're Hiro. Let's be friends~" The blonde-haired female greeted with a creepy smile to match. The raven known as Hiro was unfazed, turning his head to the ones beside the girl. Alice was mildly surprised, but continued with her small talk. "Oh. You must be wondering on who these two are, aren't you? It's okay. They are nice people. They're my nice Uncles."

My mind tears and drifts

"Meet Uncle Black and Uncle Red." Alice using her hand to point at Nebiros and Belial. She waited for the child to respond, only to feel the cold silence as the child stare at her two uncles with curious azure eyes. Finally, an emotion not like those last months. It has been four years and who-knows-how-many months passed when Alice visited to notice the parent's neglect with their baby boy. Alice thought the boy would finally commit suicide, but then…

Stitched and ripped by Time

'Why does he remind me of someone?' Alice pondered. Even when the world gave him an abusive life, the boy continues on living... A life meant to obey his family's orders and succeed his classmates in academics. To Alice, Hiro was like a petite doll, so lifeless and fragile. In yet, his silent demeanor made her remember certain male friends that helped, played and defeated her in battle. Because she wanted to get an expression on him, she dragged both of her Uncles to meet him. Alice also planned to make some chaos by using the kid as hostage, but talk about disappointment towards his parents. Alice shook the thought aside, "setting intros aside, you still haven't answered my question. Would you like to be friends with me?"

I got stuck with broken patches of memories.

"No." Hiro answered. His eyes half-closed as he walked forward, passing them to go towards his cabinet where he pulled out a book titled 'Basics of English'. Alice fumes internally, walking towards him with a dark aura. Remembering that she was talking to a kid, Alice turned back to her nice demeanor. "And why can't we? I'm sure you would like to have friends, don't you~?"

'Do I know you?'

"No need, but thank you for the offer." His sapphire eyes stare back at her golden eyes. Fear was not evident in his eyes, what she saw was pure emptiness. That emptiness, it made Alice more interested on him. Leaving her last impression of him being a doll, the boy has this hidden spunk ready to be unleashed to the world. He'll do good in my world, she thought with a smile. Hiro didn't care, averting his eyes a bit from the female to look at the other two with a bored expression. "I don't know you. You don't know me so... What do you want to get from me?"

Yet I ask this to myself

"Ah. It seems the child has upset Alice unconsciously. It seems this will end as an odd friendship between the two. Do you not agree with me, Belial? That even if two individuals have differing ideas, they will surely become the best of friends." Nebiros comments, smiling at the duo's conversation. Belial nodded in agreement, knowing that Alice's silence equate to a yes. Eyes wide open in mild shock, Alice did not expect that type of response from a child. This time, Nebiros tried his luck to reason to the kid. Moving his hand to show his good will, Hiro ends up staring at the hand. It was pure black and skinny, his face would also be black except there was white markings on it. The child stares at the man cautiously, but still stayed at his position. "Hiro Kageyama. Alice is merely lonely, just like you. Will you not accept the invite?"

'Are you a part of my forgotten memories?'

"Yes." Hiro's response made Belial, who was currently standing in between the boy's room and the garden to relax, turn to face the child with disbelief. Walking to the child, Belial points his trident to the male who just returned with his reading in complete neutrality. Belial bellowed, a mixture of anger and pride. "Who are you to reject Alice's request?! Do you not know that you have been selected specifically over all other youths to be her friend?"

'Will you help me find myself?'

"I do now, but I don't care." Hiro said in a monotone voice, still reading his book while Nebiros stopped Belial from summoning fire magic. Alice chuckled, happy to know that her Uncles are so dynamic. Looking at Hiro, Alice decides to sit beside him and try again. If she can't be friends with him, she will just try another method. "Listen to me Hiro because I won't say it twice. I will not hurt you, I'm your friend. You see, the only problem I have with you right now is that you have to die. That's right. I need you to die for me to be my friend. Do you understand?"

All this I ask to myself and hope

A nod. A silent expressionless nod for that matter. Alice laughed with empty mirth, she didn't really know how to feel on her situation but it was really amusing. "If you understand me, I want to make a little bet. A bet is a game of chance. Doesn't a game sound interesting?"

That the unknown 'other' across the room

The boy moved his head to Alice's direction, his blue eyes twinkling with the same curiosity as last time. Good. Alice got his attention and so continues, "I won't kill you until you reach the ripe age of power which in your case - eighteen years old. Before that, I'll teach you how to fight back against other demons because I want to make sure you live to see me kill you. Don't worry, if you learn to gain friends, they can also die for me too~"

Break the silence

"If I win?" Hiro muttered. Holding his book close to his chest, the boy tilts his head as if killing the other was not impossible. Noting the child's indifference towards the topic of Death, Alice approves this sort of manner. She was jubilant to know that he'll be her friend in the end as his thoughts of defeating her was really farfetched. Oh well. The boy was young so she'll have to entertain him with her own thoughts. "Me, Uncle Red and Uncle Black are going to be your friends who'll come to help you out. It's kind of like 'call a friend', in a real sense anyway."

And answer me.

"Ok. I'm in." Hiro closed his book and stood up. Agitated, the raven realized that he was alone in the room. The female and the two entities are gone. 'How did they leave?' Hiro frowns, closing his eyes to think. Taking a deep breath, he exhaled and sat down and went back to his reading. From far away, Alice cackled evilly. The deal has been made, may the characters be positioned in their destined roles. The game has begun, after all. Looking at both demons, Alice jumped up and exclaimed happily. "I'm so excited. I can't wait for the game to begin~!"

Alice and the Musical Child

"Nice music there, white rabbit~" Alice complimented, but sounded like a playful taunt. Walking forward on the center aisle, Alice entered an empty concert hall where on the front center was a grand piano. On that black piano was a child, tapping his fingers fluidly on the piano keys. He was wearing a white bunny hoodie with matching black pants. Even when the girl called out to him, his blue eyes were fixed on the music sheet as he pressed the keys. Having both of her hands behind her back, Alice twirled to check the wondrous and eerie atmosphere. Solemn and sharp was the piece, even when there was no audience. Echoing faintly, Alice liked how grim the theme sounded. "And I thought you were reading the magic books given to you by Uncle Red and Uncle Black. But then… That would mean disobeying your parent's orders huh? Don't worry. I forgive you, especially since it's not every day I get to hear Hiro's music skills~"

Already, I spin my words

The boy doesn't mind her and continues to play the piano, only changing the music rhythm into a milder and longer tone. It is as if he was experimenting with past pianist's piano sheets by merging and removing several to a whole group of notes. Alice didn't care if he didn't respond, she knew Hiro hates the nickname 'White Rabbit' given to him. The same title that made her blood boil. At times, Alice wonders on the reason but she felt that the idea was irrelevant. There were also times when Hiro asked her about her past, but she told him that she'll have to kill someone every time she divulge a personal information added with a willing sacrifice to feel the blunt of her attack. As quick as his title goes, Hiro has never opened that topic again. A shy rabbit he is and already on his teens too. Looking at the thick velvety curtains, Alice wondered if the twelve-year-old would survive if she shot fire magic at it. "Oh and Hiro? I'd like to introduce to you a friend that is friends with the one who referred us to you. His name is Botis."

While you are in the room.

"…" Still no response, Alice connotes that the teen is in full concentration – An attitude that still hasn't died out when he was younger. As a seven-year-old, Hiro didn't show much magical capability when Alice asked (more like threaten) him to reenact the fire magic of Belial. All he did was read and ask like any ordinary child. And if that wasn't enough, the bad news came when Belial's source told him that the golden child is under the care of another. Meaning, she only got the boring plain but very familiar one. Alice sat down on the front row seat, placing her hand on the back of the chair. She looks up to see her three companions come in the concert.

Talking feverishly…

"So this is the Human that you have pursued?" A deity with two horns on his head asked. Showing his sharp teeth, the foreigner between Belial and Nebiros held two sharp swords in both hands. Having a lower half of a snake, the deity called Botis wheeled himself towards the front with his yellow-frame supports. "I apologize in behalf of my friend Bifrons' vague statement. However, not all is lost for I see promise in this one's future."

Franticly…

"What is it you see exactly, Botis?" Belial said with a mix of an interrogative and friendly manner. Botis did not speak and moved forward. Upon arriving at the front row, all four entities caught the raven at a halt. Standing up, Hiro turned to meet with the newcomers of the hall. His eyes, back then void of emotion, had a unique shine to it. Botis was taken aback, the child was doing relatively well even for a supposed mortal. Teleporting in front of him, Botis watched the teen fall on his seat with big blue orbs glaring at him. The President as well as Earl didn't care, he only needed to confirm something relevant. "Have you tried conjuring a familiar?"

Hoping for a response

"Botis is correct. Why have we not asked him to summon a companion? Maybe that is his range of expertise which we have yet to tap." Nebiros conversed with Belial. Belial shrugged, looking at Hiro slowly sitting up to face the demon. "Maybe because Alice will become lonely once the child focuses his attention to his summon demon than her. You know how our Dear Alice is."

Yet the room turned cold.

"I'm here you know? Sheesh~" Alice puffed her cheek. Folding her hands as she watched her two Uncles talk about her. It was true that she spent a lot of time showing Hiro magic tricks and effective physical attacks. Sometimes, she would do it on the bullies Hiro gained from school. Weirdly, Hiro didn't want her to do that, ignoring her whenever she does so. She became sad later when the bullying stopped because of a certain individual who Hiro 'claimed' to be his new friend. Daichi Shijima was the name of the Man which Alice saw no magical potency, but very good accuracy in physical attacks. Alice wouldn't mind if he died as well. The more the merrier she says to herself, while she watches the raven open and then closes his mouth. 'He must be thinking on how to make a one-liner that'll explain everything… Did the school teach him that?'

But then like magic

"No. Not right now." His voice was slightly deeper than when he was younger. His stares have become sharper as the days come by, making a couple of his classmates unnerved as well as charmed by his attitude. Looking at the black armored demon snake entity, the teen asked bluntly. "Who is your Master?"

The room became real and whispered

"Very curious are you Human? But you have no need for such knowledge." Botis retorted, lingering his gaze on those twinkling blue eyes. Hiro didn't respond, something Botis wished the child his Master is taking care of would do in the past. That same albino who would mercilessly utilize magic against his foes with the help of his demon companion Cerberus. No. This child was different. Even if his gaze was sharp, his future already patterned, his allies set accordingly, and his potential limitless and ever-growing… Hiro Kageyama held no strict viewpoint. He was open to any possibility and that was what separated him from the child Yamato Hotsuin. Averting his eyes to analyze his acquaintances' action, he saw Alice holding Belial's fork and chasing the two with it. "How mature of them to undertake such activities of leisure."

'The song of answer'

"I'm sorry for your loss then, Lord Botis." Botis received the humble apology of the teen with a matching eye close and frown. The child seemed to have learned his fakery well, mimicking those visiting a funeral. Yet the child is unfamiliar to the real reason of his losses. Meeting an entity of unspecified origins, Botis was easily defeated by it. And thus, it is necessary to serve under him because of certain principles he hold in high regard. Whether the creature becomes fascinated with humans or not, the demon did not care. As long as he gains a chance to redeem his pride against that alien. Because of that 'alien,' Botis no longer held the luxury of relaxation. Constantly rushing to his master's side when beckoned, Botis didn't know how to feel when he was tasked to do menial jobs such as returning books back to the shelves. Bifron was in a better situation than he, pursuing his satisfying murder spree of demons when ordered.

'Cannot be sung here.'

"So can we start with the summoning?" Alice chirped. Lying down on the edge of platform, Alice sets the trident beside her and looks expectantly at Botis. Nebiros and Belial also glanced at him for an answer, trusting the Earl's decision. Botis was well-known for producing sufficient knowledge regarding this timeline. Botis peered at the teen and looked back. True enough, the child had the capacity to summon a familiar. Depending on his mysterious will which the demon could not fully distinguish, the child of man can summon deities if he wills himself to, taking aside the limitation of thought concocted by Humanity. Botis weighed his options carefully.

'Not now…'

'If the child does indeed summon a familiar, the chances of being caught by the humans was precariously high. The child might end up being restrained and ostracized by the government. In the other side, Alice and company may also begin to feel agitated and heighten the chances of instant murder for the child.' Botis frowned, having seen and deciphered Hiro's soul through his eyes. It will be a great loss if he were to die by his own race's hand. Added with the fact that Alice was after his soul, he was not ready to face his enemies alone, he will need his allies which are still within the future. Other races such as god, fiend, beast, avian, demon and others may also come to devour the child's soul. Therefore… Botis answered.

'But later.'

"This is not the right moment. He is not ready to shoulder the responsibilities held within the contract." As Botis spoke, he saw at the corner of his eyes the small frown of the raven. "It seems the child of man is curious in this process called summoning. Nebiros, I suggest you are to give him a book about the inner mechanism of summoning. The 'How', 'What' and 'Why' are vital questions for fully comprehending a Contract. By the end of the book, the child will appreciate the beauty and complexity of not only Contracts, but also Oaths, Promises and Favors. Do you comprehend my words, Human?"

And went limped after that.

"Like Solomon?" Hiro rhetorically asked. Botis stopped and turned, seeing the child smirk at him. The child has certainly done his homework regarding history. For Botis, such dedication must be awarded in this world while amateurs be left to rot. As for Solomon… Solomon was one of those dedicated and brilliant humans during the past. Isolated due to personal family problems, Solomon took his time and deciphered a great number of concepts, especially the art of contracts. There were times when the demon saw the man as an equal, even when they were supposed to have a master-servant relationship contract. Now, Botis would want to look back and imagine what the world would be like if Solomon had been revived. But that was nigh impossible for God has his soul at the moment. As Botis went back to reality, he couldn't help but grin back at the child. The child didn't flinch or run away in terror. No… He simply uttered things to himself. Botis read his mind and let the teen go just this once. It's odd. Why would this child give himself an objective to make other creatures be at ease with him? The child was idiotic but amusing at the least. Too bad, Botis will have to fight the Child in the future. "Yes. You are correct. You must appreciate it like Solomon. Hiro Kageyama."

Alice and the Determined Teen

It'd be wonderful if I could

"The only problem you have is that all of my friends are dead… So I need you to die for me, too!" Alice giggled. Preparing herself against Hiro and his new comrades which would also become her soon-to-be-friends. Nebiros and Belial also took their battle stance, this was the moment of truth. The child which they have watched grow up, come out of his shell, take action against aliens, and go against fate. That same child has finally reached his ripe age of eighteen.

Turn time backward

Holding his phone, Hiro's sky blue eyes glow softly. Alice knew the teen didn't need his phone to produce magic nor did he need it to summon out demons, because she knew that Hiro had kept his practices a secret to them. Imagine spending ten years with the child who reads about magic and demons and in the end, the child gave no output even with his brimming potential. His eyes also turn brighter by the day. Was that an indication of his magic output, she doesn't know but it sounds logical to her. In fact, everything illogical to the raven was often logical to her. "It was obvious to me, White rabbit. Are you just holding that phone to conform with the group? Are you afraid of being left alone? Why not just die and let me be your friend? I'll take care of you."

Reminiscing the things

"No need, but thank you for the offer." Hiro answered back in the same language, his expression softened with a hint of hesitation. Alice frowned, gripping her hands tight. She anticipated this, the boy isn't ready to play with her yet. Saying the exact same phrase in the past, the White Rabbit gained the habit of being stubborn with his decision. But that doesn't mean he can leave, not when he knows his friends have been marked by her Uncles. If he leaves now, his friends will die one by one… Until he is left with no choice but to fight all three of them, but Alice sees that as no fun. The activity will be a child's play for her. She can't allow that to happen. "Then I guess you have no choice White Rabbit! Since the game has already reached its climax!"

We did together

"Tch." Was Hiro's only response and summoned out his demons, his friends followed suit with determined faces. Alice went forward with a crazy grin, seeing as they are immediately attacked by Uncle Red's Fire. Going for the kill, Alice could hear Hiro's friends scream as she attacked the main character with Drain. Hiro took the blow and countered it with a multi-strike. Alice flinched away, his pain tolerance was certainly high. Maybe because of Uncle Red.

I wish even such a small

"Callooh! Callay! New Friends for me! Wouldn't you agree, White Rabbit?" Alice smile stretched to see the disapproving eyes of the raven. She really liked taunting her White Rabbit, he was like this silent toy who brings the smallest of amusements she could wish for. The difficulty of making the toy react was a bonus. While the duo fought individually, one using pure magic while the other physic and Zio magic. Alice saw his attention break, sprinting to where a female died recently. Alice doesn't know her really well, but she knew that was the girl who summoned the scary deity, Shiva. She was killed by Uncle Black, piercing her stomach with wind magic.

Act can come true

Hiro didn't accept this result and tasked Io to get Hinako out of there so she could resurrect her with Amaterasu. Alice gave the stage to Uncle Red to make sure that wouldn't happen. As she thought the competition was somewhat toning down, she dodged a teen's swift knife slice towards her. Seeing his black hair and emotionless eyes made her laugh in a shrill manner. Attacking everyone with drain, she laughs. "Haha, this is so much fun! Let's play some more!"

Because right now

"I see you have made Alice happy. Therefore, now… You must become a friend of Alice, too." Nebiros justified as he noticed the interaction and did necromancy to summon demons towards a frustrated teen protecting both of his female friends. Seeing all the demons emerge from the abyss, Nebiros commanded. "Now… Awaken, for Alice!"

I can't say goodbye

"Bufudyne!" The surviving female teen casted out. While Alice and Nebiros was straight on murdering the black-haired chef, both Hiro and her must have noticed an opening. Together with their fellow demons, they were able to immobilize Belial for a thorough execution. Alice halted and watched Uncle Red fall to the ground, she can't believe this. "…Huh?"

Even if my voice dies

Moving to the region of her Uncle's death, Alice kneeled down and shook the demon up. The two females limped to safety, one heavily injured and the other recently resurrected. Hiro ran forward to bring first-aid to his next companion, his eyes cold as steel. Alice kept moving Belial's body, asking for a response. "What's wrong, Uncle Red? Come one, wake up!"
The melody won't go away…

"…" No response, it must be game-over with Uncle Red. Alice felt cold suddenly, why was that? Averting her golden eyes to the direction of the fully healed females, Alice rushed blindly forward. Uncle Red must have gotten tired of the game that's why he rested. But Alice wasn't tired, her game wasn't over. She still had to get her new friends even if it meant making the White Rabbit cry. Seeing the surprised faces of the two, Alice denotes that as a lack of information from the male. Did he not tell them she was very fast, unearthly fast? "Die for me!"

When I think that the end

The gush of their blood was so glorious, liquid fireworks in a human body. Alice felt warmth again, pushing her memories deeper in the depths of her mind. As she watched the scene, Alice sensed the sudden absence of Uncle Black. She felt a major magic spell being casted on her, it felt like a back rub. "I can make art too like you, do you see it? Do you like it White Rabbit?"

Will arrive someday

"…" Hiro and the older teen replied with a massive bashing. One holding a knife while the other using a variety of elemental magic. Alice attacked back with her usual magic, trying to murder the demons first before the person. Demons are really annoying, always trying to eat her friends. Alice can't allow that to happen, they were going to be her precious friend, not dessert dishes.

That's when I hope

"Aaahh…!" Alice screamed. She fell from the intensity of the last damage dealt on her, moving her eyes to see the source of the pain. In front of her was two males, the knife had blood dripping down from it while the other one had his familiar steely eyes piercing her soul for an unknown reason. Why was he staring at her like that? It was only a game and he won. "…"

That somehow

"Waaaah!" She wailed, her head down on the floor as her sight went blurry. Looking at her surroundings before it went dark. It wasn't fair, she was supposed to win in this game not the other way around. The White Rabbit won from pure luck. Curse his rabbit's foot and henchmen. Sensing the same White Rabbit move towards her, she whispered. "I just wanted some friends... Was there anything wrong with that? Did I have to lose? Answer me, White Rabbit."

The night sky will keep you company…

There was silence. Everything was dark.

Goodbye

…

..

.

Still you do not answer…

Alice and Her New Master

There was Silence

"I'm Alice the Fiend. Let's go play Massacre! You're it!" Was the first phrase she said, looking at her new owner with playful eyes. Suddenly, she stopped moving and stared at the owner carefully. Holding the phone with both hands, a six-year-old child tilts his head. Curious and bright baby blue eyes blink at the image of the phone, both of them looked at each other for a good minute. Finally, the child replied.

"Hi Alice! I'm Hiro. Let's be friends~"

Alice couldn't help herself, she laughed. A tired giggle with tears falling down her porcelain cheeks. It seems the promise has been established and the world has been regressed. All his memories they built together was gone. It was sad, Alice wondered why it affects her so much? Pushing the memories again to a corner, Alice had to begin from scratch, she ensured herself that she keeps her promise even to those with amnesia. The White Rabbit did feel exactly the same, no change at all. Ah~ It'll be a hassle now that she and her Uncles will have to protect the Shy, Reckless, Silent, Blunt, Ambivalent, Charismatic and Naïve White Rabbit starting today. "Callooh! Callay!"

And I decided to open the door...

"Okay then~!" Just like in the past, Hiro was unfazed with her coming out of the phone to call out to her Uncles. Looking at them with his phone clutched near his chest, Hiro blinks with his mouth slightly open. Alice hopes the child would remember fragments of his memory, she was starting to feel old with how the child is acting. "Oh. You must be wondering on who these two are, aren't you? It's okay. They are nice people. They're my Uncles – The one holding the fork is Uncle Red and the one wearing the hood is Uncle Black. Just as we promised when you were older, we'll be with you when you need help."

There I saw the source of the voice,

Hiro nods, a small smile formed. Alice and the two demons noticed this. Back then, he was a silent dead child. Now, he was officially a walking ecstasy. His aura was very endearing and appetizing for demon standards. The trio froze in horror at the amount of work that could be predicted for them in the future because it seems that the experiences and skills of his past was transferred to the new timeline. The child didn't seem to notice his new comrade's reaction, still smiling with his eyes closed. Energy radiating with strength, the child looked like a substantial meal for a high-level deity. Contented to have company in his quiet home, Hiro bows politely to them. "Thank you."

Took you long enough.

Next one: Hiro's POV towards the world.